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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24
RUSSIAN WEDDINGS.
How tho Bctrothsd Pair Must Act ON th'
Day of Their Marriage.

How tho Bctrothed Pair Must Act ON tho
bay of Their Marriage.
The guests are far more numerous at
a Russian than Mt an English wedding.
They are invited to be "assistants'' at
the wedding The witness. who Is
generally the grandest Of the ''connec.
tons Of the family. is the most inn
portant person. He pays the priests
fees. Then come the ladies Of honor
and the bridpsmen. The latter lave to
purchase sweetmeats for the brides
maids. The "boyarin," who carries
the sacred picture of Christ in silver
and gilt. is generally little boy.
When the party arrives at the church.
1t is his duty to hand the two pictures
Co the reader" who places them be-
hind the 'royal gates" or leaning
against the altar screen.
The old nurse, or rhousekeeper, super
intends the carrying of the dowry
from the house of the bride to that OF
her future husband, ant; arranges
every thing for the use OF the bride.
There is no law as to the number Of
bridesmaids or their costumes. Their
dresses are not all alike. On the eve
of the wedding-day sometimes fare
well girls party is given. No gentle-
man attends this. All those present
must be from the unmarried. They
sing choruses, chase each other in tho
garden and romp to their hearts con-
tsnt. They devour any amount of tea,
ice cream. lemonade and swectmeats.
After supper they say farewell and
leave the intended bride very exhausted
in view of the ceremonies of the fol-
lowing day. ,..
The old custom is for the bctrothcd
pair to fast (eat nothing) on the day of
their marriage until the ceremony,
which, in the family of noble. always
takes place in the evening. This makes
the day most tiresomc to II girl. The
bride distributes her cast-off girlisb
toys, ribbons and jewelry to her conf
panions. These things are called
maiden beauty" The peasant girls
cut up and divide among their COM
panions, on their wedding-day, the
long ribbons which are fastened at tho
end of the plat of hair which hangs
down the back. These peasants, im-
mediately after their marriage, have
the hair braided in two plaits, and
| wound round the head, then covered
with u sort of tight cap tied behind, or
with cotton or silk handkerchief
When at Pargola, in Finland, often
saw the unmarried girls trooping along
in the evcntide. hand in hand, singing
their weird melodies. and friends told
me to notice the difference in the style
of the hair of the unmarried and the
married. The married women have in
addition, under the invariable hand
kcrchief, q little piece of linen, lappes
about the size of tlorin, hanging owe,
! the center of the forehead. This is a
more evident proof of marriage than
wearing u wedding ring. When the
women begin to braid up the hair they
sing part of u wedding song-"Ah! my
braid, my braid of maiden hair; All!
soon shall it be divided iu two!'-C Cas-
selrs Family Ma gasine.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24
OLD BRICK CHURCH.

Famous Virginia Sanctuary Created in
tho Year 1889.
The movement to restore the "Old
Brick Church" at Smithfeld. VA, which
is supposed to be the Oldest church in
Virginia, has been successful, and the
restoration is nearly complete. This
church was built in 1852, and was oc-
cupied continuously for two centuries.
Among other contributions to the re.
storation were two thousand bricks.
which had formed the walls Of the
bay Church." which, though of late
date, was associated with the Old Brick
Church. These bricks have passed
through several hands since they. were
torn from the Bay Church. having
served most of their time in the walls
of farmers kitchen, while part Of
thom stood for while as tho walls of q
burYing ground. Now they strengthen
the walls of the restored "Old Brick
Church. The roofs just put on the
restored ediiice are the fourth set. The
first. put on in 1882 remained on till
17S7-one hundred and five years; in
1887 the second set was put on and re-
NAMED until about 1921 (eighty-four
years) when new ones were substituted
for them. These remained till the pres
ent summer, when they We're removed.
the church roof having fallen in. There
will be twenty-one stained-glass me-
mortal windows in tho church.
Of the side windows in the church,
one will b4t memorial of the Indian
Princess Pocahontas. the first fruits OF
the Gospel in Virginia. The window
immediately opposite this one. on the
north side, will be memorial of the
Rev. Robert Hunt. the apostle from
Christian England to heathen Virginia;
and the one Immediately west of his
will be in memory of Colonel Josiah
Parker, one of the Earl of MacclesReld d
Parkers. q member OF Washington &
staff, tho first member Of Congress from
that district fl..As
The aisles contain the remains Of SOW
eral people, one of whom WAS buried
there two hundred and twenty years
ago, To the number already there
buried the remains Of Gail Joseph
Bridger, son Of the builder Of the
church, who died IN 1868, and now lies
in the open field, under his tomb, two
miles away. win be added; and over
them all slabs will be placed, to be al
once their memorials apd sections ol
the payements Of the sisles. = Washing
ton S,ar. fN44 ig 44iN
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24

There are thirty-eight revolutionary
widows now drawing pensions, and Of
these fourteen married Virginia sol-
diers This shows that Virginia soldiers
were more inclined to marry than those
of other States, or that Virginia widows
are tougher than other widows, or.
perhaps, that the brereaved danes. be-
ing close to the Pension Office, could
apply without much trouble. Out Of
the scventy-six people mentioned in
this table only five appear to have
double names. showing how economi-
cal they were at the average christen-
ing at the beginning OF this century.
It is noticeable, also. that the very
oldest of these tenacious widows was
born more than twenty years after the
revolutionary war closed, and that the
youngest, labeled sixty-ninc, did not
arrive ut marriagcable age till more
than half II century after that event.
The last revolutionary soldier has now
been dead and buried more than twenty
years. but very solid battalion Of
their widows still rally on the old flag
and accept the nations modest douceur
with patriotism undaunted. None but
the fair deserve the ibrave. - Washing-
ton Cor Chicago Herald N
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24
REVOLUTIONARY WIDOWS.
a List OF Those Who Draw Pensions q
fhA Present Time. III ~

A List OF Those Who Draw Pensions at
the Present Time.
Recently II pension claim was adj
mitted in behalf of Mary Casey, the
widow of u revolutionary soldier! The
revolutionary war closed one hundred
and six years ago. but widows con-
tinuc to trot up to Uncle Sam's cashier
and present the proof that they are the
lamentcd relics of the heroes of that
far-otf time. Curious to know how
many of these ancient girls there are
and where they live, called at the PEN
sion Office and got the following list Of
bric-;l-brac: Itt
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24
A Monumental Snob.

Clerk Ito fellow clerk What did
Brown, the head clerk, say to you
Just nowp
Fellow Clerk He gave me down the
banks for marking some goods wrong.
He thinks because he is a little higher
up than am he can say what he likes.
He's a monumental snob. ('ro office
boy); Here. you lazy rascal, jump live-
ly. now, and get these shelves busted
off!-1id- -RitS
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24
"A resident Of one Of the prohil

"A resident Of one Of the prohibi-
tion counties Of Georgia sent to Atlanta
for jug of whisky, 10 be delivered c.
u. ID. The firm, replied that the money
must accompany all orders for whisky
from 'dry" counties. AS debts of that
character could not be collected. The
return mail brought the money and
this,
since man to man IL 30 unjust
"ris hard 10 tell what man u wusA
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24
ro nonarsnonpEnrs

tSt COMMUNICATION for this parer should he aocom
iai.d hy the 81 the author: NOT necessarily for
puh lcaiion hut az an evidence Of good faith On the
fsft ~ he writer. Write only side n the M.
j,f Ne ticuiafly c,reii IN 1vinp and dates
in hs 'he ettcrs and figures plan and distinct Prop
nnrne' Aro aen dnlcut 10 decrher, because oftho
ssulrs. manner IN which ,nsv are written.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24

The Vassar serenade Is ''Gnm. o
gum with me-" The girl In tho WIN
dow s.ys: ~ choose and will 70. ~
n. Y. sayu"s -
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24
Soldier.
Residence.
WIDOW. 81

Marg' g'etTs1 Brook, NJ. Howell X Roads, Ga.
Merely Isl, Smith, w.. Newman, Ga.
Lucinda Isl Kelley, W.. >'arletta, Gu.
Sarah. S7I Dabney. j. q. Bar y, Ill
Jano. .... 81 HARRISON, j.. p ..ckneyville, Ill.
Fanny -. 19|F Fisher, L., inslow, Ind.
Nancy A. I60l Edens, Elias. Versailles, Ind.
Sarah. ;. 8T|Crutcher, j.. Pitts Point, KY.
Sally 80. S2l Heath, W.. Tatcsville, Ky.
Susan -. I95ICurtis, Caleb. TopshAm, Me.
Lovey -. S7lAldrich, c.. Leslie, Mich.
Olive C. l1GITuman, p. Elva, Mich.
Betsey. I9llWallingfd, j. Mankato, MINI.
Sally 49, 1851 Mallory, b. Vaudeville, Neb.
jane . IS8IMerrill, j.. Broadalbin, Y.
Asenath .l82IDurham, S. Manchester, N. Y.
ELIZABETH lAI Boston, Co.. Vulleytown, N. C..
Nancy. 18lGragg, w. Collettsville, N. G.
Mahala 75IHoogland, j. Charlotte, N. c.
*Judah :. 8TI Harris, J..... Rogers Store. N. G.
Nancy. ..I77lGlasscOck, r. Linebock, N. G.
EliZab tn l8il Davis, w.. Morgansville, Ohio.
Elizabthl6 hl64, ,Betz, Peter. Harrisburg, Pa.
Sarah. :. 'sSlNeal. J...... Doresville, s. c.
Mary -. I82lBrown, J..... Knoxville, Tenn.
Nancy -. ;3l Darling, j.. Jonesbor0, Tenn.
Nancy :. l05I Rains, John. Carter's Furnace, r.
Nancy y. S4| R0be'tson, w Cater X Roads, Tenn.
Maria :. I9e| Walker, ]. H. Waco, Tex.
Eleanor .19lLowe, H. -. Smiths Creek, Va
Rebecca. IG4lMayO, S. -. .Newbern, Va.
Mary ...l71ISnead. b.. Accomac G. H., Va.
Susan. i79 Tulloh, 4. Mount Carmel. Va.
Esther, s al Damon, NJ. Plymouth, VT.
Lucy . LIS Morse, Abiel. Barnard. VT
Patty. :. lSb hich dSOn, G.betnel, VI.
ADDED TO THE ROLLS SINCE JUNE 30, 1857.
Nancy . 1884 Bunten. W.. Paris, Tenn.
Mary go. 40 Casey, John. Washington G. H.. O.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-24

tradition that he is constantly preying
from before daybreak until late at
night on insectivorous and domestic
birds entirely, never hunts any ching
but meadow mice and the rodents that
prOwl about outbuildings, and he is the
most successful mouser in the world.
"'A wounded hawk. especially hen
or fish hawk, is an ugly customer to
tackle. ! have known wounded
chicken hawk to whip dog in short
order. and one stroke with their talons
is sufficient to lay out pretty tough
man. thinlkI can get you another
shot alta short-earcd owl If you'd like
it. said the backwoodsman.
81 was willing to try a shot. The
owl hunter passed up along the edge OF
the stubble field and then walked to
and fro slowly across 1t, moving ahead
ut each crossing. He had gone but a
few rods when four birds got up. There
were the same noisoless flight and
ghostly flashes of light across the vision.
| The owl-huntcr shot twice and brought
downone Of the swiftly-hying birds nj
each shot. fired at one OF the gliding
shadows. but it passed on and disap.
peared. The hunter picked up his two
owls. aa f.fe ptf,ri eHt4ti tNa
"'Three short-cars and q hooter, he
said Twenty dollars. ] must bag a
nice hawk or two yet, to make II
twenty-five dollars, and then I'll call it
u day aud go home.
''Fhe owl-hunter then disappeared In
the woods, and there is no doubt in my
mind that be finished his days work ta
his entire satisfaction. ed Mott. in
A. r. Mail and Express
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
Women Printers.

AFrench writer gives some interesting
information about the employment Of
women in printing offices in France.
which dates back ut least to the period
of the revolution. In 1884 NJ. Rignoux.
apr nter OF considerable note. contided
to NJ. Theotste Lefevre his project Of
establishing printing house in which
women should be employed, and ap-
pointed him director of it. 1t was
set up at Fontenay in the Cote dor.
in a building belonging to NJ. Ellie
Montgoltier. a manufacturer of paper.
During eight months young peasant
girls were trained there by an able
teacher and at the end of that time
were able to compose as rapidly in
Greek as in French. 1t was at this per-
iod that M. Rignoux was obliged for
business reasons to surrender his print
ing establ shmsnt to NM. Didot. In
August. 1885. all tho appurtenances
of this printing house were transported
to Mesnil .sur-l E,tree (Eure). where NJ.
Theotiste was able. at his ease, to in
struct the young village girls to the
number of eighty. They soon became
so skillful that Greek and Latin class
les were confided to them. Strange to
say. the Greek was composed with such
purity and showed such close at
tention that many pages were without
a single error 1t was said that only
two Paris printing houses. putting
aside the Imprimerie Rationale. were
capable of doing as good work in Greek
composition.
For thirty years tho establishment at
Mesnil, with its staff of female COM
positors. has been superintended by M.
Charles Lefevre, who succeeded his
father. He has given extraordinary
celebrity to this printing-house. In
1878 \ new department was added, in
which twenty-four deaf and dumb girls
were instructed in the art of typeset-
ting. and were transformed into skill
ful compostors bv their teacher. NJ.
Pamphile Boudet, the foreman Of NM.
Didot at Paris. and son-in-law Of M.
Theotiste Lefcvre. These afflicted
creatures execute the most difficult
tasks in composition.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
The Lady OF tho Mice.

Women have strange fancies. says a
Boston paper. One of them, promi-
nent in all the fashionable follics of
New York. is the happy propr etress
of nest of white mice in which the
chief interests of her life are conferred.
She hangs over them in an abandon
ment Of alteration. with endearing
phrases on her lips; she holds the M
lovingly in her bejeweled hands, and
allows them to wander at their own
sweet will over the folds and frills Of
her Parisian gowns.
One evening Mt seaside resort, a
little more than year ago. there was
fine large audience gathered in the
one theater the city boasts to witness .
play gwen b. one of the strolling COM
panies that make spasmodic visits to
the great wntering-place. Plenty Of
beauty and wealth gladdened the eyes
of the actors and inspired them. The
play was capitally given. but the at.
tention OF the audience was constantly
diverted from the stage to the stage
boxes. in one of which sat the lady
with the mice. rs sensational story
writer's would call her. The playful
gambols OF her strange pets were ex-
citing to behold, and with their hand
some mistress they were the cynosure
of all eyes.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

'In Janesvlle, Wis. the other day."
said a commercial traveller, II saw on
the streets two beautiful young women.
Their forms were perfect. their
costumes tasteful, their features almost
classic and their complexion immacul.
ate.
Who are theyr I inquired Of the
landlord.
Everybody asks that question he
replied. Those girls create some.
what of sensation every time they
appear on tho street. They are the
bellies Of the town. and have been pro-
nounced bv many the two handsomest
women in Wisconsin. They are sisters.
and their father is II negro AZ black al
lump Of Lackawunna COAL '"-CA&
cago Herald.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

farmers did not have much to say, but
showed in the reject ballots with
steady regularity. The liquor element
was as earnest in its opposition to
woman suffrage as to prohibition. OF
tho two great parties. the proportion
of democrats opposed to women voting
was doubtless greater than Of republic
ans. 1t is but just to the won en-
cause to say that it was put on trial
under very unfavorable circumstances.
The failure of prohibition has d sgust-
ed the large majority of the electors,
and the latter were with good reason
inclined to hold the women responsible
for prohibition. They voted. therefore,
against woman suffrage. just as many
republicans voted against the republic
an ticket, in order to strike a blow at
prohibition.
Nevertheless, the women need not
be ashamed of the minority whose
ballots were counted in their behalf.
Its proportion of intelligence. decency.
education, and all that tends to make
humanity better and nobler, was far
greater than its numbers, and it includ-
ed many of the acknowledged leaders
in moral and mental training in the
commonwealth. 1t was a defeat, but
not d shonorable defeat. One thing
is certain-the woman-suffrage question
has passed. in this corner of the United
States, beyond the stage of ridicule.
Its opponents have taken it in most
serious earnest, and that is no small
gain for its advocates
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

We would be pleased to know OF a man
or woman who has never had headache or
been subject to constipation. AS these
seem to be universal troubles a little advice
may be in order. Why should persons
cram their stomarhs with nauseating pur-
gative pills etc. which sicken and debili-
tate when such pleasant and sterling
remedy as Pricl1ly Ash Bitters will act
mildly and effectively on the liver, kidneys,
stomach and bowels, and at the same time
tone up and strengthen the whole system,
causing headache. constipation and all
such distressing evils to quickly disappear.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
For Good Purposes.

Mrs. NJ. Dauphin of Philadelphia, 10 we'll
known to the ladies' of that city from the
great good she has done by means Of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She
writes Mrs. Pinkham OF recent interest
ing case. "A young married lady came 10
me suffering with severe case OF Prolapsus
and liberation. She commenced taking
the Compound and in two months was full
ly restored. In proof OF this she soon
found herself in an interesting condition.
Influenced by foolish friends she attempted
to evade the responsibilities Of maturity.
After ten or twelve days she came TO me
again and she was indeed In most alarm
ing state and suffered terribly. l gave her
n tablespoonful of the compound every
hour for eight hours until she fell asleep,
she awokc much relieved and evidently
better. She continued taking the Com
pound, and in due season she became the
mother Of a fine healthy boy. But for the
timely use of the medicine she believes her
life would have been lost"
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

At Bieber, Lassan County, CAL, resides
Mr.. Thomas P. Ford, who writes: ~ can
truthfully say have used St. Jacobs Oil
in my family for years, and find it a never
failing remedy for all painful complaints"
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
Tho Brand ON Cain

was not more feared than are the marks of
Skin ski diseases, and yet DR.. Plerce's Golden
Medical Discovery" is q certain cure for all
OF them. BlOtches, pimples, eruptions,
pustules, scaly incrustations, lumps, In
famed patches, salt-rheum, letter, boils,
carbuncles, ulcers, old sores, are by It's use
healed quickly and permanently
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Canada's present attitude-Uncle Sam
"Ah Miss Canada, glad we met. l am
thinking OF annexing you" Miss Canada
old bachelor! FL fight frstr' 81 was only
Joking. / wOul mt think OF annexing YOU"
10, you--you (boo-hoo) mean thing, you"
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Young ana middle-aged men. suffering
from nervous debility and kindred affec-
tions, as loss of memory and hypochondria,
should enclose 10 cents in stamps for large
illustrated treatise suggesting sure means
OF cure. Address, Worlds DiSpensary
Medical Association. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Is failing to provide the proper means TO
expel from the system those disease germs
which cause scrOfula, Indigestion, debility.
rheumatism, and sick headache. The only
reliable means Is DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic,
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Boston Young lady lin the country
"And did you really paint the barn YOUR
self, Uncle Jamesp' Uncle James-"Yes."
Boston young lady-"By handp" Uncle
James-"Sartin." Boston young lady
(fetching her breath)-"Thfnk OF it-a
hand. .painted barniv
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Negotiations are pending for the sale
of the Denver, Utah & Pacific railroad.
Whether sold or not it will be extended
over Northern Colorado and Wyoming.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Before cutting mans head of In China
the authorities considerably make him
drunk. In this country they considerably
make him drunk before putting head on
him
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Patron Ito barber who breathes heavily
Excuse me-have You been eating gar
fore @ Won soa anv farther WON'T yo" ra, run ont mt
and get lttleP I'll pay for it."
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Have your permission to marry your
daughter?' "No, sir; you have not.
won't hear of such a thing" Very well,
I'll take care that you don't" "Don't
whatg' Don't hear OF my marrying your
daughter" And so they were married
clandestinely,
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Whom Baby was sick, we gave her CastosiA,
Whom she was Child, she cried for CsstoriA
When she became Mis-, she elung to Csstoria.
Whom she had Childrsn. shs gave thsr, CasteeiA
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Not one in twenty are free from some lit
tie ailment caused by inaction of the liver
Use Carter's Little Liver Pills. The result
will be pleasant surprise. They give pos
tive relief
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

"Do you like lamhsp" he asked her in
pastoral voice during lull In the conversa-
tiOn. They had been discussing the charms
of country life. mo" she answered, l
don't like the meat, but I'm passionatelv
fond of the gravy"
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

A New York paper speaks of tamarinds
as delicacy. Delicacy? Heavens! Is
there ANYBODY who can tel tamarinds from
pantalOon- buttons bathed in moiassesP
That is, OF course, with his eyes shut.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

II you are bilious, take DR.. Pierce's
Little Liver Pills" OF all druggists.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Jay Eve Sees driver, Edwin d. BIther,
uses Coles Veterinary Carbolisalve, and n
thorough trial enables him to endorse 1t as
the best remedy that he ever saw for gem
eral stable use. Sold by Druggists at Soc
and 81 90,
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Bronchitis Is cured by frequent small
doses Of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
Aspen and 0ienwood Springs.
An ExIensixo DELAY.

For Investment in real estate and mines
In Pitkln and Garfield Counties apply to b.
Clark Wheeler & Co., Aspen, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
rhrco Dotsles Curo Casarrh.

ELI RossINs, Runpan p. o.. Columbia Co..
Eo.. says: my daughter bad cataITh when
ssSe:" s cat"IrS % Remedy adverti.sd. and pro.
cured q bottis for beg. and soon :aw that Il
holped bar third bottle eaecsed gcrma,;
sound and hearty"
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

20, dear" exclaimed Cousin Jane. 'my
Doesn't singing make your throat raw, I'm
Gle CharlesP" ~ think" was the guarded
reply, that 1t has tendency to make
those raw who hear me.''
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Iron Is one of the blood's constituents,
and the great tonic. Use Carter's Iron
Pills
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

Your Druggist has the Compound. 81 per
bottle.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
WOMAN GOSSIP.

Come Facts with Regard to the Recent Suf-
frags Contest in, Rhode Island-Female
Compositors in France, Etc.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24

They never fail to cure sick headache
Carter's Little Liver Pills.
The Delta independent., 1887-05-24
Engine and Boiler For sale.

The Eight-Horse Power engine and up
right boiler, now In use at the Office of the
Western Newspaper Union, in Denver, will
be sold cheap to make room for heavier ma
chinery. They have been in use less than
three years. and are in excellent condition.
The engine is one Of Hendey & Meyers
best. Address j. ID. Dillenback, Manager,
Denver, Colo.
If the Gear wants to be perfectly safe he
should come to this country and take up his
residence in a soap factory. No Anarchist
would dare to approach such building.
They never fail to cure sick headache,